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A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
The commemorative passport begins rolling out July 6. Here’s who can get one—and who won’t.
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
People walking around and making selections from a food bar at Alaska Airlines' new lounge at Portland International Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Alaska Airlines’ Ambitious New Airport Lounge
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
You Can Now Hail NYC Taxis With Uber
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Can Now Hail NYC Taxis With Uber
March 28, 2022 10:40 AM
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Michelle Chapman
Save up to 60 Percent on Ski Gear During Aether’s End-of-Season Sale
Packing Tips + Gear
Save up to 60 Percent on Ski Gear During Aether’s End-of-Season Sale
March 25, 2022 03:54 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
What Are Carbon Offsets?
Spring 2022
What Are Carbon Offsets?
March 25, 2022 02:04 PM
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Tim Chester
A First Timer’s Guide to Grand Cayman Island
Islands
A First Timer’s Guide to Grand Cayman Island
March 25, 2022 12:25 PM
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Adrienne Jordan
Earn 120,000 United Miles and Lounge Access With This New Credit Card Offer
Loyalty + Rewards
Earn 120,000 United Miles and Lounge Access With This New Credit Card Offer
March 24, 2022 01:34 PM
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Paul Rubio
New TSA Technology Could Mean No More Removing Laptops or Liquids
Air Travel News
New TSA Technology Could Mean No More Removing Laptops or Liquids
March 24, 2022 12:27 PM
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Caitlin Morton
5 Fantastic Reasons to Visit Curaçao Now
History + Culture
5 Fantastic Reasons to Visit Curaçao Now
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The Miracle of Strange Encounters in Travel
Books
The Miracle of Strange Encounters in Travel
March 23, 2022 08:54 AM
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Aislyn Greene
New York Is Getting Its First-Ever Direct Flight to New Zealand
Air Travel News
New York Is Getting Its First-Ever Direct Flight to New Zealand
March 22, 2022 06:40 PM
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Caitlin Morton
Flower Therapy: A Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma Wine Country
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
These Flower Farms and Gardens Are a Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma
March 22, 2022 06:19 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Barack Obama’s New Netflix Show Highlights the World’s Best National Parks
National Parks
Barack Obama’s New Netflix Show Highlights the World’s Best National Parks
March 22, 2022 11:38 AM
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Caitlin Morton
Mexico Opens New Airport Amid Criticisms and Controversy
Air Travel News
Mexico Opens New Airport Amid Criticisms and Controversy
March 21, 2022 05:24 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Ask a Local: Charné Sampson’s Guide to Cape Town
Cities We Love
Ask a Local: Charné Sampson’s Guide to Cape Town
March 21, 2022 04:19 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
How to Bring Home a Piece of Cape Town
Style + Design
Where to Shop in Cape Town: 8 Great Boutiques
March 21, 2022 04:17 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
For the Love of Rum and Sand: A Return to Turks and Caicos
Islands
For the Love of Rum and Sand: A Return to Turks and Caicos
March 21, 2022 11:43 AM
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Kristin Braswell
Are Airfares Going to Skyrocket This Year?
Air Travel News
Are Airfares Going to Skyrocket This Year?
March 18, 2022 04:24 PM
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Barbara Peterson
“Diego Rivera’s America” Will Debut at SFMOMA in July
Art + Architecture
“Diego Rivera’s America” Will Debut at SFMOMA in July
March 18, 2022 02:15 PM
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Mae Hamilton
This Boutique Hotel in Mexico Is Preserving Paradise and Rethinking Sustainable Travel
Travel for Good
This Boutique Hotel in Mexico Is Preserving Paradise and Rethinking Sustainable Travel
March 18, 2022 12:55 PM
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Tim Chester
Canada to Drop COVID Testing Requirement for Travelers
COVID + Travel
Canada to Drop COVID Testing Requirement for Travelers
March 17, 2022 06:40 PM
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Michelle Baran
San Francisco’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss
Cities We Love
6 Can’t-Miss San Francisco Neighborhoods for Travelers
March 17, 2022 02:43 PM
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Maggie Fuller
U.K. Scraps Masks on Some Flights and Ends COVID Travel Restrictions
COVID + Travel
U.K. Scraps Masks on Some Flights and Ends COVID Travel Restrictions
March 16, 2022 08:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
Vietnam Has Reopened Borders to All Travelers
COVID + Travel
Vietnam Has Reopened Borders to All Travelers
March 16, 2022 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
How to Enjoy Switzerland’s Beauty—and Help Keep It That Way
Travel for Good
How to Enjoy Switzerland’s Beauty—and Help Keep It That Way
March 16, 2022 05:37 PM
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Jonny Bierman
One of Our Favorite Hotels in Miami Is Powered by Kayak
Hotels
One of Our Favorite Hotels in Miami Is Powered by Kayak
March 16, 2022 03:07 PM
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Juliana Shallcross
How to Really Adventure in Kenya—With Astounding Wildlife and Culture
Safari
How to Really Adventure in Kenya—With Astounding Wildlife and Culture
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France Suspends Most COVID Restrictions, Including Vaccine Pass
COVID + Travel
France Suspends Most COVID Restrictions, Including Vaccine Pass
March 15, 2022 08:43 PM
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Michelle Baran
Get Half Off Private Room Fares on Amtrak’s Most Scenic Routes This Spring
Train Travel
Get Half Off Private Room Fares on Amtrak’s Most Scenic Routes This Spring
March 15, 2022 07:09 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Girl Wrestlers of Varanasi, India, Are Changing the Rules of the Game
History + Culture
The Girl Wrestlers of Varanasi, India, Are Changing the Rules of the Game
March 15, 2022 06:41 PM
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Eileen McDougall
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